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3-story Passive Solar Home with hot tub

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Home sweet home on the Cape
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Loft bedroom with 3 twin beds
Loft bedroom with 3 twin beds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Truro, MA
  • Place, Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Pamet River
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Truro Historical Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Lower

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Double Bed

Upper

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Lower Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

3-story Passive Solar Home with hot tub

This is a beautiful custom designed and built passive solar home. With three levels, there's plenty of private and family space. The 6-foot diameter hot tub is located on the bottom floor, lined with windows opening to the woods. There is ample deck space on 2 floors. The living and dining areas open to a brick-floor greenhouse and lots of light! The kitchen, baths and appliances are all modern and fully functional, including Cable TV and Wi-Fi. There are 2 fireplaces--one in the main living room, 1 near the Jacuzzi. Floors are tile and wood, and all rooms are natural wood. Corn Hill and Ballston Beaches (Bay and Ocean) are both about 2 miles away. Pets are permitted - dogs only -- no cats.

Town regulations limit rental occupancy to 4 persons.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Young children need constant supervision at stairs
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Events

No events allowed
With prior permission. Call Chas xxx-xxx-xxxx
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only. No cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Lock the doors
Please leave sheets and towels on the primary bedroom floor.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please note no glasses or glass beverage containers are permitted in the tub room.
The living / dining / kitchen have an 18" step-down to the greenhouse area. Infants and toddlers need careful supervision there and at stairways.
The greenhouse windows are opened and shut from outside. We usually open them all summer except in extreme wind or rain as the floor there will drain.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0102793000
Property # 106155
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: With prior permission. Call Chas xxx-xxx-xxxx
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Truro

Located in Truro, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Commercial Street is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore. Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill and Jobi Pottery are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Truro, MA

What's nearby

  • Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pamet River - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Truro Historical Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Jobi Pottery - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Millian’s Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Briar Lane Jams And Jellies - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3-story Passive Solar Home with hot tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at 3-story Passive Solar Home with hot tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3-story Passive Solar Home with hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3-story Passive Solar Home with hot tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3-story Passive Solar Home with hot tub located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Cape Cod Beaches. Pamet River and Truro Historical Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location surrounded by woods. Easy access to beach’s and Providence town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truro House

A lovely, spacious house near all things Truro and Provincetown. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

We love staying here - great space, location, host - everything!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter in Truro

What a wonderful house! We loved the hot tub and large windows allowing us to enjoy the surrounding trees and birds when we weren’t out exploring. The host provided everything we needed for a relaxing and enjoyable weekend getaway. We’d stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrianna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the woodwork

Its was very cool cabin in the woods vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We returned to this house after a few years and it felt like coming home. A lovely experience as always. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, safe neighborhood just off Rt 6; our 2nd stay. The quality designed passive solar house is intriguing and spacious. Private outdoor seating areas and indoor fireplaces add to the stay. Be aware of hard floor surfaces and lots of stairs. Heed the listing details about safety for the very young and elderly. Great family owned house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week

I spent a wonderful week in the house in early June. The space was perfect for us to relax, cook meals, and still get some work done. It is perfect distance between the bay and the Atlantic, and easy access to sites and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN M.

Very secluded, lots of room. Easy access to Rt 6 and all lower cape locations and beaches.

Enjoyed are stay. Easy to get to many beaches and restaurants. Quiet home, lots of room with 3 bathrooms, 2 full. Easy access to Rt 6 and Ptown. Rental agent Chas answered all our questions quickly. Will definitely come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

It was perfect for our needs. Could use a bit of cleaning but I like the rustic charm
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love it!

We loved out experience at the High Kettle House. The house is ideally located in Truro - close to beaches and the town center, yet in a forest on a quiet street. The kitchen is fully equipped. The hot tub is a rare bonus too. We will certainly come again and again
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truro Treehouse

Great funky house. Lots of light and windows that pulls the outside in. Wonderful spaces in the house to curl up and read. Outdoor shower was great for apres beach. The house itself was a little dusty and could use a deep clean… but other than that it was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House; Great Stay

Intriguing passive solar house located conveniently off Rt 6 in Truro, we felt comfortable, relaxed, and easily accessible to Ptown and Orleans. The description is accurate, and the fees are within reason. We had privacy and a comfortable bed, which is not always true in a short term rental. Our older dog didn't care for the stairs, but we were able to get him from first floor level (hot tub!) to the 2nd floor main level using outside doors. The fireplace was great. We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worked perfectly for our family

The house is amazing. The listing photos really don't do it justice. The hot tub and the outside shower were great. Such a relaxing feel. Totally reminded me of the house my great aunt and uncle built. It was great that we could bring our dog with us, especially since she it elderly. I was worried at first tht she would fll down the stairs or off the ledge since she is blind. But it worked out there is a small lower section that she enjoyed layin on her bed. My 7 and 11 boys loved it. Probably not the best house for a toddler with all the levels and open stairs. Had a great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique passive solar house

Enjoyed staying in this beautiful house with hot tub. Close to my favorite beach! There was lots of information about things to do and eat in the area but no details about the construction and solar functioning of the house. Thank you for sharing your special house with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Quiet and Interesting

This was a great place for our family to stay in Truro for a wedding. Well stocked kitchen and two fireplaces!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean marie N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful year in Truro!

We’ve been coming to this house for several years and once again enjoyed our stay! The outer cape is absolutely beautiful and we just love our week here every year
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

We loved our house! It's a big, bright space with a very well-equipped kitchen and great outside spaces among the trees. Also, it's a perfect location - in a very quiet neighborhood, close to bayside and oceanside beaches and a short drive to P-Town and Wellfleet. We're going back next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great home and great location!

The house is great, with a really interesting warm cosy feel. Fully stocked kitchen with every utensil ever made by man! Comfy beds and couch! Only thing that could have been better was the dust under the floor that needed to be cleaned as my husband has allergies and they acted up a bit. A bit of an insect haven as well but hey its the cape, with humidity comes insects! We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

We enjoyed our stay, lots of natural light. Explored area beaches, towns, went on a whale watching excursion, and went to Martha’s Vineyard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Stayed with my twin teenagers and they each invited a friend. Ended up leaving dog back home but always appreciate when dogs are welcome. Really great set up, lots of space, great location. Exceeded expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful home, great location

very comfortable, quiet, great location
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute house

Great place ! Loved the location , property is nice ,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Truro Retreat

From the moment we arrived it was comfortable. Place has everything we needed and a great unique layout. Much bigger than expected. Charming and quiet. Middle of wellfleet and ptown, extremely private. Left feeling very relaxed. Thank you for sharing your place with us, we hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean marie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another beautiful week at the cape!

Once again we had a wonderful stay at the High Kettle House. We just absolutely love it here- sitting on the deck reading, taking walks in the beautiful old nearby cemetery- and of course the delicious restaurants in Ptown and Black Fish right around the corner from the house. We highly recommend this magical place!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Chas Bicking

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What makes this property unique

This house was built by Blanche and Charles Bicking who had wide international experiences through their involvement with AFS International Scholarships, The UN Industrial Development Organization, and the Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers. Their love of the outdoors led to the design of this Japanese inspired all wood house with minimized barriers to the outside, described by some tenants as 'like a big tent in the woods with modern amenities', and 'modern rustic'. Large south facing roof windows allow solar heat to be stored by a floating concrete slab on the first floor, moderating temperature swings, especially in the Spring and Fall. Large deck door screens on the lower level and cupola windows allow natural convective air flow in the summer.

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